Talks and tours listings for week beginning July 30

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Jul 30, 2009 at 12:01 AMJul 30, 2009 at 5:39 AM

LECTURER PROGRAM: The Children’s Physical Developmental Clinic (CPDC) at Bridgewater State College will continue its series of lectures on topics relating to the care, treatment, rehabilitation and education of children with disabilities. All of the lectures, which are free and open to the public, will be held 8-9 a.m. Saturday mornings in the Maxwell Library off of Route 104 at the campus of BSC. The lectures, sponsored by the CPDC, will be presented by professionals from medicine, psychology, and education. They are open to BSC students, faculty, alumni and the general public. Call 508-531-1776.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY TOURS: The Brockton Historical Society Regional Center is open for tours 2-4 p.m. on the first and third Sundays of each month and other hours by appointment at 216 North Pearl St., Route 27. The buildings are the Homestead, an early shoemaker’s residence; the shoe museum; and the fire museum. Featured exhibits at the Homestead include the Rocky Marciano and Thomas Edison displays. Complemented by a video documentary, the footwear exhibits trace the evolution of American shoemaking from the 16th century to the present. The video is shown at 3 p.m. Sundays and by appointment. Constructed in 1992, the fire museum preserves history of firefighting in the Brockton area. Admission is $2; children up to age 12 free. www.brocktonhistoricalsociety.org.

WALKING TOURS: The Ames Free Library presents “Walking Tours of Historical Easton” with historian Ed Hands on Aug. 11 and Aug. 25 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. In chronological order, the walks are: “Cemetery Tour” and “Great Buildings Tour.” Registration is required. The rain date is the following Tuesday. Participants meet on the front lawn of the Ames Free Library, Richardson building, 53 Main St., North Easton. To sign up or for more information, call 508-238-2000 or e-mail info@amesfreelibrary.org.

FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER WORKSHOP: A first time homebuyer workshop sponsored by Stoughton Co-operative Bank, is scheduled for Aug. 4, from 5-9: p.m. and Aug. 6 from 5–9 p.m. The workshop will be held at Stoughton Co-operative Bank, 950 Park St., Stoughton. Attendance at both sessions is necessary to receive your homebuying certificate. There is a $15 fee per person. Please call (617)770-2227 x31 or register online at www.neighborhoodhousing.org.

GREEN BUSINESS PRESENTATION: For Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs. Green biz tips, tools and techniques. Aug. 6, 6:30-8 p.m., Queset House, 51 Main St., North Easton. Get an overview of what green business solutions can do for you and your team. A presentation and Q & A session to help business people understand green business strategies. Hosts: Michael Lemke, Small Business Consultant, North Easton, and Carolyn Allen, Green Business Publisher, Los Angeles, CA. Register at www.newenglandgreensolutions.com or call 508-238-1413.

ANIMAL WELFARE MEETING: The Bay State Animal Cooperative will hold a meeting on Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Center for Non-Profit Management, Stonehill College, (Route 123) Easton. Anyone concerned with animals, especially cats is welcome to attend. This is a no-kill organization. Should you have questions please feel free to contact Josette at 508-580-8399.

UNIVERSALIST UNITARIAN TALK: "Where Does The Water Go" is the talk to be given at the Universalist Unitarian Church of Brockton, 325 W. Elm St., Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Entrance is at side of church on Belmont Ave. A light breakfast is served. All are welcome.

GRANT-WRITING WORKSHOP: The Raynham Cultural Council (RCC) is calling for funding proposals from organizations, schools, and individuals. Council grants support a variety of arts, science, and humanities projects in Raynham. Applications are due by Oct. 15. To help applicants in preparing an effective funding proposal, the Council will hold a grant-writing workshop on Aug. 15, from noon-1:45 p.m. in the meeting room in the public library located at 760 So. Main St. The session is open to non-profit cultural organizations, artists, schools, and residents interested in applying for funding from the RCC. Pre-registration for this no-fee workshop is strongly encouraged; a seat can be reserved by visiting or by calling the library at 508-823-1344.

“GO FOR THE STARS”: “Go for the Stars!” is a family program held at the Whitman Public Library on Aug. 10 at 6:00 p.m. All ages. No registration. Hands-on demonstration and experiments; audience participation and spacecraft props. Find out about: The International Space Station; spacecraft, planetary and satellite orbits; living and working in microgravity (eating, exercising, sleeping, etc.); the Space Shuttle Orbiter; future spacecraft; space hotels and the latest space news. Meet “Robo” the friendly robot who talks, moves and interacts with the audience.

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